About HSUWA

HSUWA is a specialised union of health workers in Western Australia.

We are a growing union, organising and campaigning for better pay and conditions and careers for our members.

Our Vision:

A trusted and influential union of Western Australian health workers, collectively achieving stronger, fairer work conditions and a better health system.

Our Purpose:

To empower our members to advance their collective interests through organising, support, advocacy and influence.

Our Values Are:

Care - Caring is central to our identity.

We advocate for improvements to our health system, to make it more sustainable and keep it universal and safe.

Empowerment - We empower workers to be union

We support members to gain knowledge, speak up, campaign and take action. 

Excellence - We seek to excel in our performance

We are progressive in our approach to change and focus on ongoing education and innovation.

Integrity - We act with integrity and are accountable for our performance

We strive to ensure our members are treated fairly and their working lives get better. 

Unity - We are stronger when we are united.

We are a powerful force when we work together, and our diversity makes us stronger.

Read about our Goals and Objectives

Union Officials and Staff

Secretary – Naomi McCrae Assistant Secretary – Adrian Barrett Richard Barlow, Lead Organiser Julie Cooper, Organiser Susan Creswick, Receptionist Katie D’Souza, Membership Officer Scott Fairclough, Organiser Karen Heal, Enquiries/Industrial Officer Sophia Joyce, Communications Officer Naomi Kefford, Senior Industrial Officer Michael Lee, Law Graduate

Susan L’Herpiniere, Senior Organiser Vickie McKay, Organiser Pam Marcano, Industrial Officer Cheryl Potkura, Business Manager Katrina Robertson, Organiser Charlie Studsor, Industrial Officer Carla Swiderski, Organiser Kate Tribble, Organiser Neru Tuiavii, Internal Organiser Melissa Wagner, Senior Organiser